Bowling Green State University sophomore dies after alleged hazing incident
The Ohio college sophomore who was allegedly forced to drink “copious amounts” of alcohol during a Bowling Green State University fraternity hazing died Sunday night, his lawyer said.
Stone Foltz, 20, was being kept alive while doctors arranged to have his organs harvested for transplant, which was arranged Sunday.
“The death of Stone Foltz is a tragedy. He was a beloved son, brother, and grandson,” his family’s attorney told the Daily News in a statement.
“At this time we are gathering all of the facts leading to his untimely death and we have no interest in commenting on speculation. However, we do ask that you please show respect and consideration for Stone’s family. Despite their unbearable grief, they agreed to donate Stone’s organs so that others may have a second chance at life.”
Foltz attended an off-campus event at the Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity Thursday night and was dropped off at his apartment between 11 and 11:30 p.m. that night, his lawyer previously said. His roommates called 911 immediately, but it was too late.
The Delta Beta Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha at BGSU has been placed on administrative suspension and the national chapter said it was fully cooperating with the police investigation.
“The International Fraternity is horrified and outraged by this incident. The Fraternity has a zero-tolerance policy toward illegal activity, substance abuse, bullying, and hazing of any kind,” the organization said in a statement.
“Let us reiterate in the strongest terms: We refuse to defend or condone any behavior that creates dangerous environments or situations for our members or the larger campus community at any of our 200+ chapters in the United States and abroad.”
BGSU said it was investigating “alleged hazing activity involving alcohol consumption.”
“BGSU is committed to not just the student conduct and law enforcement investigations, but a full inquiry into each Greek chapter’s prevention and compliance responsibilities under university policies prohibiting hazing,” the school said in a statement.
